6 c. bran or Bran Buds or all-bran cereal
2 c. boiling water
1 c. butter, melted
3 c. sugar or less
4 eggs, beaten
1 qt. buttermilk
5 c. flour
5 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt

Pour boiling water over 2 cups bran. Add shortening and let stand while gathering other ingredients. Mix rest of bran with sugar, eggs and buttermilk in large bowl. Combine flour, soda and salt. Combine all ingredients.

Bake as needed at 400°F for 20 minutes. Mixture will keep 4 to 6 weeks, covered, in refrigerator.

Makes 6 dozen muffins.

Dates, raisins, chopped apples and/or chopped nuts can also be added at baking time.